Artistic Expression Enrichment Teacher
Hiring Company Name: Rivertree Academy
Hiring Company Industry: Non-Profit / Education
Position Title: Elementary Teacher
Reports To: Principal
Location Fort Worth, TX
The Mission:
Rivertree Academy is a school in Fort Worth, TX that teaches under-resourced students to live life well: following Jesus, thriving academically and transforming their communities.
The four pillars of the Rivertree Academy program include:
Learn Well: Quality Teachers giving individualized attention to each student.
Love Well: Develop in each child a love for Jesus and a love of people.
Work Well: Refine the children with hard work to develop a strong work ethic.
Lead Well: Train them to be a part of transforming their community as servant leaders.
Job Summary:
Teachers at Rivertree Academy provide biblically-based, inspiring instruction in an artistic area that includes (but is not limited to) art, music, or theater that establishes a joyful learning environment, maximizes individual student achievement, and engages children to help them develop cognitively, socially, emotionally, physically, morally, and spiritually.
EDUCATIONAL EXCELLEVE ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following but other duties may be assigned.
To work at Rivertree and maintain a manageable stress load, an individual must be flexible, teachable, and humble. The qualities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required for our faculty/staff:
EXPECTED SKILLS
Use differentiated instruction and student-centered teaching methods that meet the needs of individual students in a fun, engaging manner that increase their growth and understanding in music, art, or theater.
Create and deliver authentic and engaging learning opportunities that utilize innovative and creative styles of music, art, or theater that are age-appropriate and fun for PreK-5 th grade students.
Prepare scope and sequence for courses and deliver lesson plans that include learning goals and objectives derived from curriculum standards.
Record and reflect on results and provide timely feedback for assessments of learning.
Maintain a safe, orderly environment at all times.
Engage in positive, constructive communication with parents regarding students growth
and development.
Keep attendance and grade records as required by the school.
Proactively utilize email, phone calls, online portals, and personal conferences to keep students, parents, and the administration adequately informed of student progress.
Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with students, parents, staff and administration.
COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Attendance/Punctuality - Consistently be at work and on time. Prepare thorough lesson plans and sub instructions for days absent from work. Arrive at meetings and appointments on time. Attend and participate in scheduled devotions, staff development sessions, and after-school meetings as set by the administration.
RELATIONSHIPS
Use time appropriately and wisely. Follow instructions and respond to management direction. Follow through with responsibilities and communicate progress.
Accept responsibility for own actions.
Show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences. Demonstrate the ability to address the various learning styles of students. Educate others on the value of diversity.
Inspire the trust of others by keeping commitments and working with integrity. Seek to model biblical morals and values at all times.
Manage difficult or emotional family situations with compassion and grace. Respond promptly to student or family needs. Solicit feedback to improve communication and service. Respond to requests for service and assistance.
EXPERIENCE
The ideal candidate will have at least two years of related teaching experience
TO APPLY
Send resume and cover letter to Dr. Justina Jenkins, Justina@rivertreeacademy.org.